Test 6 - Created June 30 Flashcards
meds that can cause acquired methemoglobinemia and clinical findings
topical anesthetics (benzocaine), dapsone, nitrates; pulse ox at 85%, cyanosis, falsely elevated oxygen saturation on ABG
treatment of methemoglobinemia
discontinue causative agent and give methylene blue
how to handle excessively needy patients who demand attention for nonurgent concerns
set limits in a firm but empathic manner; educate patients on what is considered “urgent”
next step when patient has concern for vaginitis
do PE to get labs; need confirmation with wet mount or NAAT before tx
tx for advanced head and neck cancers
chemo AND radiation
condition saw palmetto “treats”
BPH
conditions kava kava “treats”
anxiety and insomnia
condition St.John’s wort “treats”
depression
condition garlic “treats”
high cholesterol
condition glucosamine and chondroitin treat
osteoarthritis
condition black cohosh “treats”
menopausal sxs
condition Ginkgo and Ginseng “treat”
memory
clinical problems in MEN Type 1
parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas (gastrinoma -> ulcers)
clinical problems in MEN Type 2A
medullary thyroid cancer, pheo, parathyroid
clinical problems in MEN Type 2B
medullary thyroid cancer, pheo, mucosal neuromas
